With major stars retiring or on the verge of it, and no sign of a fine crop of young talent coming through, the Indian tennis scene does not paint a positive picture. Consequently this has led to the absence of Indian players at the major Grand Slams and that’s a major cause for concern, felt multiple Grand Slam doubles champion Leander Paes, 49. 

“Yes, that is a concern for me. As much as tennis is growing in India, the competition in international tennis is growing more fiercely. The No.1 player in the men’s game today is a 19-year-old Spaniard [Carlos Alcaraz]. It is insane. The No.1 player in the women’s game is a 21-year-old from Poland [Iga Swiatek].